This offseason, the Falcons have had the most dramatic turnaround at quarterback. The transition from Desmond Ridder to Kirk Cousins might be one of the most dramatic in recent history.
No, Cousins is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but have you seen what Ridder accomplished last season? Cousins may as well be Tom Brady given what the Falcons received from the position last year.
The change should make many individuals in Flowery Branch delighted. Clearly, Arthur Blank and Terry Fontenot should profit, but who will benefit the most on the field?
The whole defense
In 2023, Ridder threw 12 interceptions and lost seven fumbles, ranking sixth among all quarterbacks with 19 turnovers, however he only started 13.
Drake London
Drake London, the Falcons’ 8th overall choice in the 2022 NFL Draft, will gain the most from Kirk Cousins’ preference for wide receivers like Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, and Justin Jefferson.
The Falcons selected London as the highest-drafted receiver in his class, but Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave are widely regarded as the class’s greatest wideouts. London just hasn’t been given the opportunity. The Falcons pass catcher will quickly establish himself among the league’s finest players.
London managed to get 905 yards on just 69 catches off of 110 targets. The poor catch rate isn’t reflective of the former USC standout, but rather of the horrible
